Season Pass FAQs

Every Mt. Bachelor season passholder, as a condition of pass purchase/usage, understands and accepts that:

All prices and dates are subject to change. All products are non-transferable and non refundable, even if the pass is never used or picked-up, except as permitted under the Season Pass Refund Protection Plan. Passholder's age on January 1, 2018 will determine eligibility for age-restricted passes. Mt. Bachelor, at its sole discretion, will determine the length of the winter season & the operating schedule. The planned winter season, from late November through May, is subject to change. All lift ticket & season pass products will expire after the winter season closing date. A pass is to be used by the official passholder only. Mt. Bachelor will be vigilantly on the lookout for cases of pass fraud in order to protect the investment of the vast majority of law-abiding passholders. Penalties, including fines, season-long or lifetime Mt. Bachelor access bans, and/or criminal charges will be assessed to both the fraudulent user and the consenting passholder.

The Fall Payment Plan is available for those who wish to spread their payments out over time. The plan requires a $49 down payment, which includes a $20 processing fee, on or before September 15. Half of the remaining balance will be charged on October 15, with the final balance charged on November 15. The same credit/debit card will be charged for all payments. The Payment Plan is only available for online purchases.

I don't have a credit card, how do I participate in the Fall Payment Plan? - The Payment Plan is only for credit/debit card purchasers.

Is the $49 down payment refundable? - No. It is the first installment of your season pass purchase, which includes a $20 processing fee. You are choosing to buy a season pass.

I don't have access to a computer, can I purchase the Payment Plan over the phone? - The Payment Plan is only available for online purchases. Please visit our town office at Sun Country Tours in Bend for assistance - 531 SW 13th St Bend, OR 97702.

How long will the Fall Payment Plan be available? - It will be available through September 15.

How will the Fall Payment Plan be implemented? - It starts with a $49 down payment per pass, of which $29 is credited towards your pass purchase. ($20 is collected for the processing fee.) Then, half of your remaining balance will be charged on October 15 and the remaining half on November 15. It will charge the same credit card each time. Please ensure that your credit card expiration date is after November 2017.

Can I place my down payment on a credit card then pay the rest later with a check/cash? - No. The Fall Payment Plan is for credit/debit card purchasers only and must be completed using the same credit/debit card originally processed.

Can I adjust or modify the $49 down payment and the October 15 & November 15 charges? - No. Our Fall Payment Plan system requires automated payment dates and amounts. Keep this in mind when selecting the Payment Plan.

There are NO REFUNDS on season passes - even if the season pass is never picked up or used.

The only exception to the NO REFUND policy is for those who opt to purchase Season Pass Refund Protection. Mt. Bachelor offers this voluntary, opt-in program to help you protect your investment. By purchasing Season Pass Refund Protection, you have the ability to receive all or a portion of the cost of your pass if you are unable to begin or finish the 2017-2018 winter season in the event of documented injury/illness, pregnancy, relocation (some restrictions apply) or military deployment. Cost is $25 - Click HERE for complete details.

When can I get my picture taken and where can I pick up my pass? - Mt. Bachelor will offer several opportunities for you to get your picture taken and pick up your pass prior to the start of the winter season. Once Mt. Bachelor opens for the ski season - West Village Mountain Gateway Sales Center is the only location to pick up your pass. Stay tuned for more details on pass pick up locations.

What do I need to bring with me to get my season pass? - Photo identification is required with proof of age; passes will not be issued without one. Children under 18 will need to be accompanied by their legal guardian if they have not yet read and electronically signed the agreement terms on the eStore. We also require a birth certificate to issue the 5 and under pass.

Can I wear my crazy cool wig/hat/fake teeth/sunglasses in my pass picture? - Pass photos are intended for identification purposes so you will be kindly asked to remove your hat, sun glasses, and any witty costumes prior to your pass photo. Your cooperation is appreciated!

Do I have to get my picture and pass before September 30 in order to get the good deal? - No, you just need to purchase by 11:59 p.m. on September 30. But we strongly recommend that you get your picture taken & pick up your pass before you visit the mountain on your first day of the winter season.

Can I get my picture taken at the mountain? - Yes, once the winter ski & snowboard season begins. But be prepared for a lengthy lines at the Sales Center during the first couple weeks of the season.

These special offers are available to season pass purchasers during the September sales period

The M.A.X. Pass - 44 mountains. 5 days each. 1 all-new season pass with the purchase of a Mt. Bachelor Full Season Pass. Click HERE to learn more.

Season Pass Perks - Mt. Bachelor's Full Season Pass holders receive special offers each month, including invitations to exclusive opportunities and discounts on Mt. Bachelor products and services. Click HERE for more details.

Wax On Tap - When you buy your season pass, take advantage of the opportunity to pre-purchase a package of Performance Waxes at the lowest available rates of the season! Mt. Bachelor's assortment of "Wax on Tap" allows you and our team of experts to select the best wax formula for the day's conditions.

5-time Wax Pass - $45

Mt. Bachelor Shuttle Season Pass Leave the driving to us! - The Mt. Bachelor Shuttle Season Pass will be available for purchase on the e-store at the same time you purchase your Winter Season Pass. The Shuttle Pass will be on a separate pass ID card, so you will have to stop by the Season Pass Office in town or the Mountain Gateway Sales & Service Center at the mountain (once the winter season begins) to pick up your Shuttle Pass.

Ski/Board/Boot Storage Valet - Located upstairs in the Mountain Gateway building at West Village, you can store your skis or snowboard AND one pair of boots just steps away from the Pine Marten Express! Reserve a slot for one pair of skis or a snowboard along with one pair of boots on our drying system. There is a very limited quantity of Valet slots available.

Multi-week Gravity School skiing & snowboarding programs are available for sale during the season pass sale period in September. Those who purchase a season pass in September get "first dibs" on limited-space Gravity School programs. When purchasing your pass, be sure to review the Gravity School's product guide and sign-up for the program that is right for you or your family member.

Like last year, children's multi-week Gravity School programs (Mighty Mites, Mighty Riders and All Mountain Skiers and Riders) will be available with our convenient Payment Plan, with an initial deposit of $49 on or before September 15 (initial deposit includes a $20 non-refundable processing fee). Of the remaining balance due, 50% will be charged on October 15 and the final 50% will be charged on November 15. Reserve your spot today while there is still space available!

Can I share my 12 days with my friends? - No. The 12 Day Pass is non-transferable.

Are there blackout dates? - Yes. December 26, 2017 - January 1, 2018; January 13-14, 2018 and February 17-18, 2018.

Is the 12 Day Pass valid on Saturdays? - Yes, with the exception of the blackout dates listed above.

Can I use the payment plan for a 12 Day Pass? - Yes.

How do I get my FREE BONUS DAY? - This year, we're giving every 12 Day Pass purchaser the opportunity to earn a FREE BONUS DAY. Simply visit Mt. Bachelor and use your 12 Day Pass at least once on or before December 22, 2017, and we'll credit your account with a FREE BONUS DAY! (You can head straight to the lift to get your FREE BONUS DAY on your 13th day, after you use all 12 of your days.)

About the 4-Day Pass

When is the 4-Day Pass offered for sale? - The 4-Day Pass is offered for sale only during September. Depending on circumstances, the 4-Day Pass may be re-released during a limited-time sale later in the fall. There is no guarantee of this, however.

Can I share my 4 days with my friends/family? -No. The 4-Day Pass is a direct-to-lift pass that is non-transferable and is assigned to one person. A picture is taken only for validation on the overhead gate monitor.

Are there blackout dates? - Yes. December 26, 2017 - January 1, 2018; January 13-14, 2018 and February 17-18, 2018.

Is the 4-Day Pass valid every day of the week? - Yes, with the exception of the blackout dates listed above.

Can I buy two 4-Day Passes? Or can I buy a 4-Day Pass and a 12 Day Pass? - No. It is Mt. Bachelor's policy that you may only purchase one pass product at a time and must "use" all of the days on your 4-Day or 12 Day Pass before another pass can be purchased. During the September sales period, Mt. Bachelor offers several pass products at varying price points and usage limits. We invite you to review the options and select the one pass product that best balances your available skiing/boarding time with your personal budget.

How do I get my FREE BONUS DAY? - Again this year, we're giving every 4-Day Pass purchaser the opportunity to earn a FREE BONUS DAY. Simply visit Mt. Bachelor and use your 4-Day Pass at least once on or before December 22, 2017, and we'll credit your account with a FREE BONUS DAY! (You can head straight to the lift to use your FREE BONUS DAY after you use the initial four days).

Can I get a full or partial refund for my 4-Day Pass if I never use it? -No. The 4-Day Pass is is a deeply-discounted product that is non-refundable - even if the 4-Pack is never used or picked-up.

Can I use the Payment Plan for a 4-Day Pass? - No. The 4-Day Pass must be paid-for in full at the time of purchase.

What are the 4-Day Pass Agreement Terms? - Every Mt. Bachelor 4-Day Passholder, as a condition of purchase/usage, understands and accepts that: The 4-Day Pass is non-transferable and is assigned to one person, valid for four days of use (holiday periods excluded) during the 2017-2018 winter season. Mt. Bachelor, at its sole discretion, will determine the length of the winter season & the operating schedule. The planned winter season, from late November through May, is subject to change. All 4-Day Passes will expire after the winter season closing date. Any unused days will expire at that time as well. The 4-Day Pass is not valid for use during holiday periods. All 4-Day Pass sales are final. No refunds due to length of season, or for any other reason including medical emergencies and injuries, whether the pass is picked up on not. The 4-Day Pass is to be used by the official passholder only. Mt. Bachelor will be vigilantly on the lookout for cases of pass fraud in order to protect the investment of the vast majority of law-abiding passholders. Penalties, including fines, season-long or lifetime Mt. Bachelor access bans, and/or criminal charges will be assessed to both the fraudulent user and the consenting passholder.

Season pass prices have increased by an average of around 5% this year. In addition to the capital investment associated with Cloudchaser, the expansion of the mountain's lift service terrain inevitable comes with increased operating costs. While we understand the frustrations affiliated with increased pass prices, we also encourage our guests to see that enhanced value of the mountain product with 635 acres of new terrain, which is often protected from our more severe and common Northwest storm patterns.

Fortunately, Mt. Bachelor has a large customer base and these cost increases can be spread over tens of thousands of customers, minimizing the impact on one person. It is also worth noting the price of day tickets this season has increased at a higher percentage than a season pass, maintaining a full season pass as the best valued product we offer.

Why doesn't Mt. Bachelor sell a really cheap Adult Season Pass?

Throughout the ski industry, each resort's season pass pricing is aligned with a resort's operating costs and pass usage. Resorts that experience high utilization from their passholders typically charge more for the season pass, while resorts with low passholder utilization may offer lower prices.

Due to the close proximity to its local community, Mt. Bachelor experiences very high pass utilization - more than 15 days per season - for the average passholder. Multi-resort pass operators and those who sell high volumes of lower-priced passes typically see average utilization as low as six days per pass. Furthermore, the skiing & snowboarding population in Central Oregon is not vast enough for Mt. Bachelor to enact a successful high-volume, low-price model for season passes. Even so, Mt. Bachelor strives to make skiing and snowboarding as affordable as possible through its mix of pass products at varying price points.

Why not offer a "locals-only" pass or daily ticket?

When Mt. Bachelor offers a product, it must be made available to everyone since we operate on federal National Forest land. Different products at different prices can be offered, but a certain market or any group of individuals cannot be excluded from the offers based on place of residence. Consequently, Mt. Bachelor has created programs, passes and days that locals are more likely to take advantage of. Season Passes and the multi-week Gravity School ski & snowboard programs are two examples. Ski for Schools and Charity Ski Weeks are another. Again these programs cannot "discriminate" and must be available for all to take advantage of them.

Season Passes will be sold throughout the fall and winter. However, the best prices and lowest rates will be offered through September 30. The deadline for purchasing a season pass at the lowest pre-season rates will be 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, September 30.

Can I buy over the phone?

Yes, but we'd like to encourage you to buy online if at all possible. Anyone purchasing via phone will need to log-in to the Mt. Bachelor e-Store and electronically "sign" the Agreement Terms of the pass before the pass can be printed.

I graduated from the "Ski or Ride in 5" program, how do I get my discounted Season Pass?

Please contact our Reservations center at 541-382-1709 to purchase your pass over the phone with the discount. It cannot be purchased online.

Will there be buddy tickets or any mid-season ticket discount benefits for Season Passholders this season?

Some limited-time offers will be made to season passholders throughout the season. Details to be announced.

When will the Nordic Season Pass go on sale?

Nordic passes will be on sale on the same schedule as the Alpine passes.

Is there a "non-holiday" pass?

No. The 12-day Pass, Midweek Winter Season Pass or Full Winter Season Pass are your other options.

I am trying to get the e-store to work, but am having trouble. What should I do?

Give us a call at 541-382-1709 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. One of our Reservations team members can assist you with your pass purchase.

Can I use my Mt. Bachelor Gift Card towards my Season Pass purchase?

Yes! You can enter the Gift Card number in the e-store during your online pass purchase process.

Is there a military discount?

Not on season pass products, but there is a military discount on daily lifts tickets (except Saturdays & holidays).

Is there a spouse or family discount?

No. Season passes are all individually-priced. Mt. Bachelor strives to make skiing and snowboarding as affordable as possible for families by pricing the Youth, Teen and Young Adult Season Passes significantly below other comparable resorts' prices for those age groups.

You can purchase a pass for yourself and for your dependents online. You may not purchase a pass for a non-dependent online, since the online process requires an electronic signature from the pass holder for the Express Assumption of Risks agreement. If you need to purchase a pass for someone other than your own dependent(s), then please call us at 541-382-1709 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We will process the sale over the phone, but the pass holder will need to log-in to the Mt. Bachelor e-Store and electronically "sign" the Agreement Terms of the pass before the pass can be printed or picked up.

I have a voucher, how do I use this to get my season pass?

Please call us at 541-382-1709 in order to redeem your voucher.

My birthday is in [August, September, October, November, December], what pass do I purchase?

You qualify for the season pass product based on your age as of January 1, 2018